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My Better Half – Kyle Dahlquist (or “I just can’t shake him!” )

December 11, 2012 by Chris | 2 Comments

Then (circa 1990)

I’d probably be remiss if I didn’t introduce you to the most talented and influential artist in my life, right?

 

If you know my artwork then you know just how beautifully – perfectly, he frames it. If you have worked with him you know what an elegant problem solver he is. If you have been in our house you know what a masterpiece he created from floor to ceiling (and hidden in the walls). But until you have seen him on stage, or heard the music that he makes, I would say you don’t really know him. Continue reading »

Money Wolf Music- Tommy Donoho and Justin Penney

December 2, 2012 by Chris | 7 Comments

Tommy & Justin

Kyle again, and this time I’m here to introduce you to lots of great people by way of two – Tommy Donoho and Justin Penney. These two are the founders and, dare I say, brains, behind Money Wolf Music. This little label is doing really innovative stuff, one of which is fostering cross pollination and collaboration between their artists. They are the label that released Fantoche, the latest album by my group Alacartoona (which makes a most excellent stocking stuffer) (a really, really great one) (seriously). Continue reading »

Switching Gears

September 13, 2012 by Chris | 2 Comments

Alacartoona - by Rich Sugg/KC Star

After 5+ weeks on the road we arrived home on Monday to abruptly change gears.

 

Kyle (the smiley one that is usually behind the scenes at my shows) was in the photo studio with his band Alacartoona within two hours of our arrival in KC, but not behind the camera like I am – he shines best in front of it. Continue reading »